زليخة

Zulikha

girlArabic / Persian tradition

Zulikha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Zulaykha, wife of al-Aziz”.

MeaningZulaykha, wife of al-Aziz
GenderGirl
OriginArabic / Persian tradition
Arabic spellingزليخة
Pronunciationzoo-LEE-khah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zulikha

Zulikha is a spelling of Zulaykha, the name later Islamic tradition gives to the wife of al-ʿAzīz of Egypt in the story of Prophet Yūsuf. The Quran does not name her, but writers such as the Persian poet Jāmī made 'Yusuf and Zulaykha' a famous tale of love turned to devotion. The name is used in Nigeria, South Asia and Central Asia.

Is Zulikha a Muslim name?

Yes. Zulikha is a Muslim name, a form of Zulaykha from the story of Prophet Yūsuf.

Where is the name Zulikha used?

Used in Nigeria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia and, as Züleyha, in Turkey.

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Spellings and variants of Zulikha

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zulikha mean?

Zulikha means 'Zulaykha, wife of al-Aziz'. It comes from Arabic / Persian tradition.

Is Zulikha a Muslim name?

Yes. Zulikha is a Muslim name, a form of Zulaykha from the story of Prophet Yūsuf.

How do you write Zulikha in Arabic?

Zulikha is written زليخة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zulikha?

Zulikha is pronounced zoo-LEE-khah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.